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M495 XBW

1995 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

14,324 mi
Last recorded14,324 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 XBW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 14,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 14,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 14,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 14,246 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 13,906 miles

slight brake fluctuation from rear brake

Fail 5 Mar 2018 13,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

slight brake fluctuation from rear brake

Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,843 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front road wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 18 Jul 2014 1,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,677 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 12,866 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,620 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 12,616 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,232 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 12,232 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,232 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

tyre pressures look low

Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 9,331 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 9,331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) T5?

Based on 3,561 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
Direction indicator not working 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 19
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M495 XBW is a 1995 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M495 XBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 31 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M495 XBW registered?

M495 XBW is a 1995 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 3 July 1995.

Is M495 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M495 XBW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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